CVE-2007-0257

NameCVE-2007-0257
DescriptionUnspecified vulnerability in the expand_stack function in grsecurity PaX allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the grsecurity developer has disputed this issue, stating that "the function they claim the vulnerability to be in is a trivial function, which can, and has been, easily checked for any supposed vulnerabilities." The developer also cites a past disclosure that was not proven. As of 20070120, the original researcher has released demonstration code
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Debian Bugs407350

The information below is based on the following data on fixed versions.

PackageTypeReleaseFixed VersionUrgencyOriginDebian Bugs
kernel-patch-grsecurity2source(unstable)2.1.10-1407350

Notes

exploitable as per http://grsecurity.net/pipermail/grsecurity/2007-January/000830.html

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